Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com Cellphones are a part of life, and it’s hard to imagine being without them — even when traveling. But every time you charge your phone or other device using a public USB power-charging station — such as those at an airport, hotel or other public …
Read More » Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com This post comes from partner site WhistleOut.com. Get a free phone from your next mobile carrier! Sounds too good to be true, right? But it’s legitimate. One way that major mobile providers like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile woo you to their plans is by …
Read More » Photo by WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com Spending money on expensive things you don’t need is a surefire way to deplete your bank account and lower your net worth. Many big-ticket purchases are made on impulse or otherwise represent poor judgment. If you truly can afford to buy a costly status …
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Amica Mutual Insurance has been in business for more than a century. The company is known for its exceptional customer service and satisfaction, and Amica has received recognition and rewards in numerous categories for multiple branches of its operation. Despite its reputation and recognitions, none of these acclaims are for …
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In 1922, United Services Automobile Services (USAA) was born when 25 members of the U.S. Army formed a small organization to insure each other’s automobiles. What began as a well-orchestrated effort to help fellow Army members later became a booming organization serving all branches of military service. To illustrate its …
Read More » ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com You know those bumper stickers that read, “I brake for yard sales”? Well, mine says, “I brake for thrift stores.” And I do. Over the past three decades, I’ve thrift-shopped my way across the Midwest, Northeast and from L.A. to Seattle. Thankfully, I’m too picky to …
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The goal of the FIRE movement is to obtain financial independence through smarter spending, saving and investing more money than is typically recommended. The eventual goal of FIRE practitioners is to retire early — hence the acronym FIRE, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. According to FIRE enthusiasts, it’s …
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